In 2002, which country became the first to ban plastics, aiming to reduce environment pollution?
سن 2002 میں ، کون سا ملک پلاسٹک پر پابندی عائد کرنے والا پہلا شخص بن گیا ، جس کا مقصد ماحول کی آلودگی کو کم کرنا ہے؟
Answer: Bangladesh
Explanation
In 2002, Bangladesh became the first country in the world to ban plastic bags after they were found to block drainage systems and cause severe flooding.
The ban was implemented to combat environmental pollution and protect urban infrastructure, especially in Dhaka.
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